# Commercial 3D-Printed Housing Projects 'Project Milestone' Will Be Available Through Vesteda By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-housing References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/11/video-mini-living-3d-printing-houses-eindhoven-movie/) & [vesteda](https://www.vesteda.com/) The future of 3D-printed housing is extending itself to the commercial market and the first token of these homes is expected to be available to the public by 2019. The initative is conducted in collaboration between the [Eindhoven University of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology) and local studio Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten. In partnership with real-estate firm Vesteda, this innovation-forward [3D-printed housing project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-hsu) will surely redefine the way people search for and select their homes. The prototypes of the living abodes feature gently "[curved walls with balcony recesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house), [as well as] deep-set windows and doors." Defined as "menhir-like," the 3D-printed housing initative will see the buildings produced in succession, in order to maximize the knowledge extracted from practical experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Commercial 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The commercial market for 3D-printed housing is expanding, presenting opportunities for companies to create cost-effective and customizable homes. - **Innovation in Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The collaboration between technology, architecture, and real estate is redefining the way people search for and select their homes. - **Advanced Building Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The use of 3D printing technology allows for the creation of unique architectural features and efficient building processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The construction industry can leverage 3D printing technology to revolutionize the way buildings are designed and constructed. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The real estate industry can embrace technological advancements to offer more customized and sustainable housing solutions. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architects can explore new design possibilities and push the boundaries of traditional building techniques with 3D printing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lnen.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [Compact 3d-Printed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.md) - [Multi-Storey 3D-Printed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d.md) - [3D-Printed Sturdy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobod.md) - [Fire-Safe 3d Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verovistas.md)